Summer is the perfect time to spend some time decluttering. Decluttering your space will leave you more time to spend outdoors enjoying the nice weather instead of searching for items every time you need something.

Say goodbye to clutter quickly and painlessly with our favorite decluttering tips:

1. Take 15 minutes every day to declutter. Short increments of time are much easier to find and commit to than long ones.  
2. Donate clothing and household items you no longer use. Many people feel guilty about decluttering and “wasting” their stuff. Keep the guilt at bay knowing your items will not be going to waste.
3. Create a daily to do list in a day planner or on a calendar. Adding decluttering to a to do list will keep you accountable and on track.
4. Start on the side of the room by the door and work your way in. Work your way into a room and don’t give up until you have reached the other side of the room.
5. Declutter an entire room before starting on another one. Include all closets, desks, cabinets, etc in the room in this rule.
6. Minimalize your storage space. The less space you have the less stuff you will fill it up with. Here is a great example on how to save space!
7. If you haven’t worn a clothing item for 6 months commit to donating it. Track the clothes you wear by turning all your hangers one direction to start. After you have worn an item turn the hanger the opposite way. Every 6 months you will easily see what items you were and which you don’t.
8. Have someone else help you go through your things. Having an outside source with no attachment to the items can help you stay focused.
9. Designate a spot for incoming papers. Incoming mail is a source of clutter for the majority of us. With a designated area to organize papers right away the clutter caused by them will be eradicated from your life. Make decluttering a family affair.
10. Teach your kids to declutter and organize their items while you are doing the same with yours.  

These 10 tips will make decluttering seem like a breeze and will transform you into a decluttering master in no time. Do you have any tips to share with us that work for well for you?